A gang of thieves, which operated throughout the Northeast Attica region, was dismantled by the THE GREEK POLICE.
In more detail, at noon last Sunday 3 people were arresteda, aged 16, 18 and 22, members of the gang and a case was opened against them for -depending on the case- robberies and thefts, by profession, by habit and by violation of legislation on weapons.
According to ELAS, the defendants, after locating the victims, choosing mostly elderly people, approached them on foot or by motorcycle and they forcibly removed the chains worn around their necks.
In fact, as highlighted in the advertisement, victims sometimes fell to the ground due to the pulling of the chains and the force they used to push them back and keep the stolen goods in their possession.
They would then immediately sell the removed ones, reaping financial benefits.
What was found in your possession
After searching their property and homes, the following were found and confiscated:
- do,
- the amount of 240 euros,
- 4 cell phones and
- clothes worn during the robberies.
Two other motorcycles used in transport were seized.
According to the police investigation, the members of the gang, at least since the beginning of May, committed 8 robberies in Chalandri, Cholargo, Papagou and Psychiko, while the investigation into the scope of their criminal activity continues.
The prisoners were sent to the competent Public Prosecutor’s Office.